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IFRS Outlook: May 2012

In this issue:

  • More work needed on revenue recognition
  • IFRS in Brazil: Spotlight on Brazil's IFRS adoption
  • IFRS project update
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International GAAP Illustrative interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending 30 June 2012.

Boards weighing effects of leases on the balance sheet

IFRS Developments Issue 25 explains what you need to know about the status of the IASB and FASB leases project.

Impairment - assessing the impact of the new proposal

This IFRS Practical Matters provides a summary of the currently proposed "three-bucket" credit impairment approach and our views on the next steps for financial institutions.>

IFRS Foundation announces changes to its governance

IFRS Developments Issue 24 discusses the principal highlights of two reports published by the IFRS Foundation including key decisions on the organisation's governance and strategy.

Revenue recognition project: round 2 for the ED

This IFRS Practical Matters highlights revised proposals for revenue contracts with significant impact on organizational functions, including financial, tax, IT systems and business processes.

Applying IFRS: revenue from contracts with customers

We provide an analysis of the single revenue model that would align IFRS and US GAAP and could significantly change the timing of revenue recognition.

Applying IFRS: New mandatory effective date and transition disclosures

The IASB issued amendments to the classification and measurement model in IFRS 9. The amendments move the mandatory effective date to 1 January 2015. Earlier application continues to be permitted. The amendments no longer require the restatement of comparative figures. Instead, IFRS 7 has been amended to require additional disclosures on transition from IAS 39 to IFRS 9. The new disclosures are either required or permitted, based on the entity's date of transition.

IFRS Developments - Issue 23: Limited improvements to the IFRS 9 classification and measurement model.

At its recent meeting, the IASB reached a tentative decision to consider making limited improvements to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. While limiting the scope of the review, the IASB seeks to address the interaction between this standard's classification and measurement model and the accounting for insurance contract liabilities. The IASB also seeks to address specific application issues in IFRS 9 and consider possible alignment between IFRS 9 and the FASB's proposed classification and measurement model.

IFRS Developments - Issue 22: Offsetting of financial instruments

Summary of recent amendments to IAS 32 and IFRS 7 on offsetting of financial instruments, intended to clarify existing application issues relating to the offsetting rules, reduce the level of diversity in current practice and to overcome the differences in the offsetting requirements under IFRS and US GAAP.
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IFRS Developments Issue 46

The Boards progress on revenue recognition re-deliberations

IFRS Developments Issue 44

Investment entities final amendment – exception to consolidation

IFRS Developments Issue 27

Classification and measurement of financial instruments - narrowing the GAAP

IFRS Developments Issue 38

Financial instruments: Classification and measurement - joint deliberations now complete

IFRS Developments Issue 38

Draft interpretation on levies

IFRS Developments Issue 29

Annual improvements to IFRS - the 2009 - 2011 cycle

IFRS Developments Issue 21

IFRS Update of standards and interpretations in issue at 31 March 2012.

IFRS Developments Issue 26

IFRS 9 Impairment of financial assets - a step closer to completion

Joint Project Watch – March 2012

The standard-setting activities of the IASB and the FASB continue to move forward. We highlight key developments from an IFRS perspective, with implications for companies.

IASB projects: a pocketbook guide

Our December 2011 edition highlights key features of current IASB projects and standard-setting activities as well as our views on potential financial and business implications.

Implementing IFRS 4 Phase ll in combination with IFRS 9 and Solvency II

Do you have the latest information on recent updates to financial instruments standards, including the status of IFRS 9 development?

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Insurance Accounting Alert: November 2012

Insurance Accounting Alert During their September 2012 joint meeting, the International Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (respectively, the IASB and the FASB, and collectively, The Boards) re-deliberated the decisions in the IASB’s Exposure Draft Insurance Contracts (ED) and in the FASB’s Discussion Paper, Preliminary Views on Insurance Contracts (DP).

Cleantech matters: IFRS in the solar industry

Responding to public concern about greenhouse gases and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, solar technology is playing a role in an increasing number of larger-scale projects.

Insurance: decisions on premium allocation approach

The Boards re-deliberated the IASB's Insurance Contracts (ED) and the FASB's Preliminary Views on Insurance Contracts (DP). We explain our perspective and what you should know.

Oil & Gas: revised proposal for revenue

While the proposal should not fundamentally change revenue recognition for many transactions, we provide impact analysis, application examples and a comparison to existing standards.

Oilfield Services: revised proposal for revenue

Significant changes in practice for oilfield services entities could result, including more detailed performance evaluations, different progress measurements and an increase in financial statement disclosures.

Power & Utilities: revised revenue recognition proposal

The proposed model is not expected to have a significant impact within the power and utilities industry, but may impact contract modifications and take-or-pay arrangements.

Mining & Metals: revised revenue recognition proposal

Applying IFRS in Mining & Metals analyzes the implications of the proposal, explaining where the revenue recognition practices may change for certain arrangements.

Insurance: Limited improvements to classification + measurement

The IASB has considered making limited changes to the IFRS 9 classification and measurement model. Applying IFRS in Insurance discusses the impact for insurers and next steps.

Revised revenue recognition proposal – life sciences

Applying IFRS in Life Sciences analyzes the impact of the proposal for life sciences entities, with application examples and a comparison to the existing standard.

Applying IFRS in Retail and Consumer Products

Read about the impact of the IASB and FASB revenue recognition proposal and the key implications for retail and consumer products entities.

Telecommunications: revised revenue recognition proposal

Applying IFRS in Telecommunications explains the impact of the IASB's proposal on mobile and fixedline telecom companies, with examples and a comparison to existing standards.

Boards debate premium allocation approach

This issue of IFRS Developments for Insurers highlights the education sessions of the IASB and the FASB that continue discussion on eligibility criteria.

Current issues and financial statement survey 2010-11

Surveying IFRS for real estate highlights accounting policies and disclosures of 38 property companies from Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and Canada.

Implications of IFRS 4, 9 and Solvency II for insurers

We focus on business implementation and project management considerations, analyzing the main areas that will be impacted by IFRS 4 Phase II and IFRS 9.

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